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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 349.01 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 349.01 and 170.25 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 349.01 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/349.01 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 349.01 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 59,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,418.95/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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